CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: USA Health University Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $49
  • Cash Discount Price: $137
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at USA Health University Hospital is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 3.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$49

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$15.08

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.08 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $137 (908%)
Insurance Median: $49 (325%)
Cash: $137 (908% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $49 (325% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.08 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 325% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 225%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $94 60%
Magnolia Health $14 93%
Truecare $14 93%
Aetna $15 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 99%
Cigna $15 - $83 99%
Devoted Health $15 - $122 99%
Humana $15 - $114 99%
Molina Chip $15 99%
Viva Health $15 - $88 99%
Wellcare $15 99%
Molina Marketplace $17 113%
Ambetter / Centene $18 119%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network (Mpcn) $20 133%
Central Healthcare Services $49 - $88 325%
Multiplan $64 - $158 424%
Naphcare $69 - $122 458%
Novanet $88 - $158 584%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL 36617
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals